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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.11, 4,497.55 and 1,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.11, 4,497.55 and 1,767.06 is: 2,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.11 : 4,497.55 = 1,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.11/4,497.55 = 1,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.11x = 4,497.55 × 1,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.11x = 7,947,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,947,440.70/3,259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.53

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